Summit hikes Penkenjoch - Rastkogel

Schwendau, Zillertal / Tuxer Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 7.0 km
Duration: 3:00 h

High-alpine pleasure tour from the Penkenjoch to the Wanglspitze and on to the Rastkogel with its panoramic views as far as the Zugspitze!

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 7.0 km
  • Duration: 3:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:810 hm
  • Elevation downhill:135 hm
Highest point2,760 m

Starting point

Top station section II Penkenjoch

Finishing point

Rastkogel
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Best time of year

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Trail condition

Mountain path, mountain trail

Equipment

Correct footwear (sole with a tread, firm hiking shoes)

Clothing (quickly drying, protection against wind, rain and cold)

Sunscreen – ATTENTION: strong sunlight in the mountains! Sunglasses, head protection, sunscreen with a high sun protection factor

First aid kit (gauze bandage, plaster)

Charged mobile phone

Drinks and food (drink plenty of fluid on hikes – but avoid alcohol!)

Source: Zillertal Tourismus GmbH

Description

From the Penkenjoch (2,095 m) on a wide trail (no. 57) to the Wanglalm and Wanglspitze (2,420 m). Then take the pleasantly ascending trail to the Hoarbergjoch. Via the large boulders (trail no. 51) you easily reach the beautiful panoramic summit, distant view to the Zugspitze, the Rastkogel (2,762 m).

Descent via the same route and with the two cable cars of the Finkenberger Almbahnen comfortably back to the valley!
The descent to Tux via AV trail no. 318 via Geiselalm and further from Geislerhof via AV trail no. 315 to Tux-(Vorder)Lanersbach, trail no. 21 is also a popular option, walking time 4 h.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Linienbus 4104 
    Bus stop Finkenberger Almbahnen

    Ascent with the Finkenberger Almbahnen, sections I and II to the Penkenjoch

  • Parking

    Day parking lot Finkenberger Almbahnen

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